Patents by Inventor Jeffry S. Melscheimer

Jeffry S. Melscheimer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • GRADUALLY SELF-EXPANDING STENT
    Publication number: 20140296957
    Abstract: A gradually self-expanding stent is provided with a plurality of stent cells. A restraining material is attached to the stent structure and restrains the stent structure from expanding to the expanded configuration. Over time the restraining material releases the stent structure to allow the stent structure to expand to the expanded diameter. An anti-thrombotic drug is incorporated into the restraining material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Alexandra E. Janzten, Nathaniel A. Irwin, Jeffry S. Melscheimer
  • GRADUALLY SELF-EXPANDING STENT
    Publication number: 20140296956
    Abstract: A gradually self-expanding stent is provided with a first region of stent cells. A restraining material is attached to the first region and restrains the first region from expanding to the expanded configuration. Over time the restraining material releases the first region to allow the first region to expand to the expanded diameter. The first region is located longitudinally between two second regions. The second regions expand at a faster rate than the first region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Alexandra E. Janzten, Nathaniel A. Irwin, Jeffry S. Melscheimer